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“The inhabitants are rather excited..workmen are out of employment & walking about”

Dublin Metropolitan Police Telephone

Station of Origin Date 27 4 1916 Received at 10.50 am Sent at 10.55

From Supt F To Chief Supt

There is no important incidents to report from this Division. The inhabitants are rather excited but there is no shooting or violence. A troop ship arrived this morning and more troops are still expected. Preparations for billeting are being made here. All workmen are out of employment and walking about the streets.